This novel is a culmination of journal entries written by May Dodd. She often writes in present tense, observing what is going on around her, and also writes in past tense as she recounts the events that take place during her year as an Indian bride. The Codicil written by Abbott Anthony looks back on his relationship and experiences with the white brides and Little Wolf's band.
The white women's characters in the novel come from different backgrounds. Gretchen speaks in a heavy Swiss accent, the Kelly twins speak in a strong Irish brogue, Daisy speaks with a distinct southern drawl, and Gertie speaks like an American cowboy. Fergus is adept at having May spell the women's words the way they would sound with these accents.
One Thousand White Women begins.....
This is a free excerpt of 135 words. This section contains 628 words. This
study guide contains 23,559 words (approx. 79 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Literature Guide with our One Thousand White Women Access Pass.
